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Published: 2011-03-28 15:18:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 999; Favourites: 22; Downloads: 15
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Description A second commission done for ~Alferd-Packer . ^^ Surprise and hope you like it.


A thoughtful man sits in quiet contemplation of the game at hand while his opponent growls lowly, moving a piece further up the glowing board. The lazy trail of smoke that floats around the man's pale head is disturbed only by the occasional restless stirring of the Old One's spindly wings. The rest of their surroundings remain silent, the stars rotating above them in everlasting motion, the plank of wood they sit upon, floating suspended in the middle of all this empty infinity, does not move as it is secured by the Great One's godlike magic. Forgotten pieces of the game stand scattered at their sides, neutral in foreshadowing whom might be the victor. It is his move again.
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Comments: 13

Microstar245 [2011-05-15 22:33:30 +0000 UTC]

Is that Cthulu? Because Cthulu is awesome.

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brass-kettle In reply to Microstar245 [2011-05-16 02:58:42 +0000 UTC]

It is indeed Cthulhu.


~D.

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Microstar245 In reply to brass-kettle [2011-05-16 04:01:40 +0000 UTC]

'cause, you know, he is awesome. with him being the God of Dread and Fear and Terror and stuff like that. I think? all I know is that he's awesome.

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Alferd-Packer [2011-03-30 01:24:33 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous. I love the way the shadows are cast, the stars, the texture of the wood, and everything about it. Your attention to detail and accuracy with the pipe, the garb, the inscriptions, and everything reminds me of why I appreciate your work. And of course, your portrayal of Cthulhu is just badass. The aura emanating from this piece is absolutely beautiful, and I could not be happier with the surprise.

Thank you, D. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

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brass-kettle In reply to Alferd-Packer [2011-03-30 02:12:47 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you like the result. I like to be accurate in my work, down to the tiniest detail if I can help it, which is why I asked for pipe refs. ^^ Enjoy it! Hang it, lick it, tape it to your car window, have fun with it. It's yours to keep.

Bitte schon, Herr Packer. Damit arbeitest du auch meisten.


~D.

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EarthShroom [2011-03-28 20:05:25 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! I like the marks on the chessboard's base and the sense of quiet contemplation.

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brass-kettle In reply to EarthShroom [2011-03-29 01:16:49 +0000 UTC]

Vielen danke! The marks are actually Sumerian symbols, followed by the 'Ia, Cthulhu' chant. ^^


~D.

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EarthShroom In reply to brass-kettle [2011-03-29 17:40:12 +0000 UTC]

Interesting!

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Jenca [2011-03-28 16:27:56 +0000 UTC]

O_O That's awesome!
I call next! *loses instantly* xD

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brass-kettle In reply to Jenca [2011-03-28 17:09:40 +0000 UTC]

xD I'd lose too. I suck at games.


~D.

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michi-no [2011-03-28 15:49:09 +0000 UTC]

I can't believe you thought this was would be BAD. O_O YOU ARE FANTASTIC, DEAR! He'll love it to death! You are super super amazing~! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 The colouring is awesome and the way you did the sky is wonderful! Not the mention Cthulu is badass and you made Nick LOOK like himself! Holy shit. <3 <3 <3 I adore you.

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brass-kettle In reply to michi-no [2011-03-28 17:09:30 +0000 UTC]

;^^ Danke danke, hon... I tried to get this accurate or semi- at least. I'm glad you approve of it so much. I still can only see the flaws, but hey, don't we all for our own pieces? <3<3<3


~D.

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michi-no In reply to brass-kettle [2011-03-30 02:02:33 +0000 UTC]

Mmm. True. <3 I think you're awesome, so :3

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